Latest Masking Guidance
On Monday, February 28, a new mitigation order issued by the Cook Cook Department of Public Health went into effect that rescinded Order...
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Dec 9, 20211 min read
Omicron Details from the Cook County Department of Public Health
In light of the discovery of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the Cook County Department of Public Health has released helpful information...
Oct 8, 20211 min read
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Guidance
Earlier this month, the Center for Disease Control issued guidance related to COVID-19 booster shots. Studies show that after getting...
May 27, 20211 min read
ARPA Resources for Non-Profits
On May 24, Commissioner Britton hosted a listening session for non-profits in the 14th District. Attendees were given an opportunity to...
May 11, 20213 min read
Cook County to Enter Bridge Phase
Following recommendations from public health experts, Illinois will move forward to the Bridge phase on May 14 before entering the...
Mar 30, 20211 min read
Cook County Board Amends Ordinances to offer COVID-19 Relief
Recognizing additional need COVID-19 has created for both residents and the business community, the Cook County Board passed a number of...
Mar 29, 20213 min read
Suburban Cook County Relaxes Additional COVID Mitigations
The Cook County Department of Public Health has relaxed some of its additional mitigations above the state guidelines to support a more...
Mar 12, 20211 min read
OPEN NOW: Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Suburban Cook County residents facing difficulty paying rent and utilities due to COVID-19 are invited to explore the Emergency Rental...
Feb 26, 20211 min read
COVID-19 Support for Small Businesses
As we continue to grapple with COVID-19 and its effects on life as we know it, Cook County is expanding relief for small businesses. Most...
Feb 22, 20213 min read
Suburban Cook County Relaxes Some COVID Mitigations
The Cook County Department of Public Health has relaxed some of its additional mitigations above the state guidelines to support a more...
Feb 18, 20211 min read
How to use the Community Vaccination Program portal to find an appointment
If you have completed your sign-up for the Community Vaccine Program, you may be wondering what to do next. Using the sign-up number that...
Feb 11, 20211 min read
How to Sign-Up for the Community Vaccination Program
The Cook County Department of Public Health launched a COVID-19 Community Vaccination Program portal to connect Cook County residents to...
Feb 2, 20214 min read
Suburban Cook County Moves to Phase 4 of Restore Illinois
On Tuesday, February 2, suburban Cook County (Region 10) moved to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan. The Cook County Department of...
Nov 13, 20201 min read
Cook County Issues Stay-At-Home Advisory for Suburban Cook County Residents
Cook County Department of Public Health officials are advising all suburban Cook County residents and visitors to follow additional...
Oct 26, 20202 min read
New IDPH Mitigation Measures
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is announcing COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Suburban Cook County...
Sep 11, 20201 min read
$16.6 Million Investment in Illinois Jobs
Governor Pritzker has announced a new $16.6 million investment to expand job opportunities for Illinoisans who have lost their jobs due...
Sep 10, 20201 min read
Federal Halt on Residential Evictions
On September 4, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) published an order halting residential evictions through December 31, 2020, to...
Aug 30, 20201 min read
#MASKUP
The Cook County Department of Public Health launched a new #MASKUP Cook County campaign targetting young adults, ages 20 to 29, to make a...
Aug 14, 20201 min read
Illinois Extends Unemployment Benefits
The Illinois Department of Employment Security has extended unemployment benefits by an additional 20 weeks after the initial 26 week...
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Cook County Launches Rental Assistance
The Cook County Community Recovery Initiative has launched a rental assistance program for renters in suburban Cook County affected by...
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